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MoonDogs, Too – Spirits & Fine Grub will reprise its $1
holiday meal service from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Owner Darryl
Baldwins says it’s his staff’s way to say “happy holidays” to the
community. The event is also a fundraiser for South Kitsap
Helpline. Those who feel so inclined can donate cash, clothing or
food to the food bank.

Twenty-five volunteers, including Mayor Lary Coppola, will help
serve food, bus tables and do dishes.

Baldwin said the event has doubled each year since it began in
2007. Last year, they served 140 for Thanksgiving and 135 for
Christmas, despite a major snow storm. This year, they’re planning
for 300.

Everyone and anyone is welcome, said Baldwin. He especially
wants to get the word out to people in the Navy, senior citizens
and others who may be far away from family.

Some folks use the event as an excuse to get out of the kitchen
on Thanksgiving. They bring their guests down to MoonDogs and
donate the money they would have spent to Helpline. Last year,
between the two holidays, Moondogs collected $3,000 and three
barrels of food and clothing for the food bank.

Partner businesses include Minder Meats of Bremerton, which
donated $150 worth of turkey, and Morningside Bread Co., which
donated rolls.

Because Kitsap Transit has eliminated service on Thanksgiving
and Christmas, MoonDogs is working with local churches to find
rides for people.

There are enough volunteers for Thanksgiving, Baldwin said, but
MoonDogs could use more help for Christmas.